Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 72 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770206
Common Names
- Striate Arrowgrass
- Striated Arrowgrass
- Striata Arrowgrass
Description
Triglochin striata (also called striped arrowgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin striata is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds. It is also used as a food source for waterfowl and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triglochin striata is small and yellow, with three petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triglochin striata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Triglochin striata
Triglochin striata can be found in shallow, fresh and brackish waters in temperate and tropical regions around the world.
Triglochin striata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin striata?
Triglochin striata
What type of plant is Triglochin striata?
A perennial herb
Where is Triglochin striata found?
It is found in wetland habitats
Species in the Triglochin genus
Triglochin stowardii,
Triglochin turrifera,
Triglochin gaspensis,
Triglochin compacta,
Triglochin protuberans,
Triglochin hexagona,
Triglochin milnei,
Triglochin barrelieri,
Triglochin bulbosa,
Triglochin calcitrapa,
Triglochin centrocarpa,
Triglochin elongata,
Triglochin laxiflora,
Triglochin maritima,
Triglochin mexicana,
Triglochin minutissima,
Triglochin mucronata,
Triglochin muelleri,
Triglochin nana,
Triglochin palustris,
Triglochin striata,
Triglochin trichophora,
Triglochin isingiana,
Triglochin longicarpa,
Triglochin buchenaui,
Triglochin scilloides,
Species in the Juncaginaceae family
Cycnogeton huegelii,
Cycnogeton lineare,
Cycnogeton procerum,
Cycnogeton rheophilum,
Cycnogeton multifructum,
Cycnogeton alcockiae,
Cycnogeton dubium,
Cycnogeton microtuberosum,
Tetroncium magellanicum,
Triglochin stowardii,
Triglochin turrifera,
Triglochin gaspensis,
Triglochin compacta,
Triglochin protuberans,
Triglochin hexagona,
Triglochin milnei,
Triglochin barrelieri,
Triglochin bulbosa,
Triglochin calcitrapa,
Triglochin centrocarpa,
Triglochin elongata,
Triglochin laxiflora,
Triglochin maritima,
Triglochin mexicana,
Triglochin minutissima,
Triglochin mucronata,
Triglochin muelleri,
Triglochin nana,
Triglochin palustris,
Triglochin striata,
Triglochin trichophora,
Triglochin isingiana,
Triglochin longicarpa,
Triglochin buchenaui,
Triglochin scilloides,